Bill & Lia McNally Real Estate Blog

Thinking of Selling your Home Privately?  Points to Ponder First. by Bill and Lia McNally     In attempt to save the commission paid to Realtors, some sellers decide to try to sell their homes privately.  However, you should be aware of some of the drawbacks before talking the plunge.  We have co...

 TITLE INSURANCEA basic overview of Title Insurance in OntarioThe Law Society of Ontario requires that all lawyers, when acting for buyers, to inform their clients about title insurance and its benefits.Title Insurance is an insurance policy covering the condition of title or ownership of real pr...

                 What makes Acton's Honeyfield Neighborhood a great place to live?                                      by local realtors Bill McNally and Lia McNally                                                          THE RIGHT MOVE   1. Every house has an old fashioned front porch. In the ...

Buying a house. How to make your offer attractive.by Bill McNally and Lia McNallyHalton Hills real estate agents.  After looking at many homes, you’ve finally found “the one.” Before you sign the offer and have it presented to the sellers there are a few things that you should know to better your...

Know your Rights! Duties your Real Estate Agent owes You!Written by Bill McNally and Lia McNallySales Representatives, Johnson Associates Ltd. BrokerageWhen you sign a representation agreement with your local realtor he or she is obligated to provide you with the following 6 fiduciary duties. Ple...

Top Turn Offs for Home Buyers.by Bill and Lia McNally, real estate sales reps. We’ve shown hundreds of homes to all sorts of clients in the Halton Hills area and we’ve come to notice what people like and don’t like.  Use our list of don’ts to make sure you’re not turning would be buyers off when ...

        Moving to Georgetown or Acton, Ontario? A List of Who to Call Before you Move. By Bill and Lia McNally, Real Estate Sales Reps. Johnson Associates www.willsell.ca 905-877-5165     Cogeco Cable and Internet: 1-800-267-9000   Halton Hills Hydro (Combined billing with Water): 519-853-3700   ...

Multiple Offers in Halton Hills- How to Compete without regrets   When a well priced, desirable home comes on to the market, it can attract a lot of attention and subsequently multiple offers.  While it doesn't happen as frequently in Georgetown as it does in nearby Toronto, it still happens.  Ma...

  DO IT YOURSELF STAGING ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL REALTORS Do it Yourself Staging advice from your Local RealtorsBy Lia & Bill McNallyEvery seller we meet expects to get top dollar for their home. While this is ideal, it doesn't magically happen. Buyers paying top dollar have higher expectations r...

Our Favorite Places in Georgetown, Acton and Surrounding Areas (Ontario) By Bill and Lia McNally Cedarvale Park in Georgetown-  A great spot to while away a summer afternoon.  Picnic by the river and toss a ball in the wide open spaces afterwards.  With soccer nets, a dog park, playground equipm...